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JAISALMER- DESERT TOUR
 Jaisalmer,
lying in the middle of the Great Indian Desert of Thar
evokes a vivid picture of sheer magic and brilliance of the
desert. Founded by Rawal Jaisal in 1156 A.D., the remote
location of Jaisalmer kept it almost unaffected by outside
influences, even during the days of the Raj. There are very
few cities, which boast of the magnificence and charm that
encircles Jaisalmer. The romantic sand dunes here will
remind you of the Arabian Night stories, which you must have
read in your school days.
Tourist Attractions in Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer Fort
The Jaisalmer Fort stands about 100 m over the city and in
fact houses a citadel within its massive ramparts. Walking
down the narrow cobbled stone lanes, one can feel and sense
the true magic of Jaisalmer. Several entrances called Pols,
including the Ganesh Pol, Suraj Pol, Bhoota Pol and the Hava
Pol guard the Megh Durbar and the Jawahar Mahal which were
occupied by the royal family. Outside the fort is the main
market place called Manek Chowk. From Manek Chowk, one can
walk into the lanes where the famous carved havelis are to
be found. The Jaisalmer Fort is popularly known as the
Golden Fort for its amber hue, which mesmerizes very tourist
coming to the place.
The Havelis of Jaisalmer
Havelis of Jaisalmer are some very interesting places to
visit. The intricately latticed Havelis of Jaisalmer are
elaborately designed. Patwon-Ki-Haveli, Salim Sing ki-Haveli,
Nathmalji-ki-Haveli all with exquisite lattice work are
worth visiting.
Jain Temples
The Parswanath Temple is the oldest and the most beautiful
of the Jain temples. The walls of the sanctum are carved
with animal and human figures. There is a small dome which
is crowned by an amalak and a waterpot containing a lotus
flower.
Gadsisar Lake
A rainwater lake, now a picnic spot - ideal for boating.
This is one of the best hangouts in Jaisalmer.
Lodurva
Once the capital of Rawal Jaisal, Lodurva now has ruins of
the ancient townhip. It is an important center of Jain
pilgrimage. The temples at Lodurva exhibit some more fine
examples of intricate craftsmanship on yellow stone.
Sam
Sam, easily accessible from Jaisalmer displays an
outstanding desert life. It is a great place to see patterns
carved out by winds on the sand. Camel rides on the sand
dunes are an unforgettable experience as is the sunset.
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